Tractor trailers stopped or parked on the side of the highway are a safety risk. Because of limited available rest areas, big rigs are usingRead More
18-Wheeler Accidents
Trucking “Hours of Service” Regulations: Driver Fatigue causes Hundreds of Truck Crashes Every Year
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in the United States enforces regulations governing the “Hours of Service” (HOS) for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators.Read More
Cyclist Killed by Tractor-Trailer on SE Powell Blvd
50 year-old Sarah Pliner (a renowned Portland chef) was hit and killed by a tractor-trailer while trying to cross the street near Cleveland High School.Read More
Portland 18-Wheeler Wreck: Tractor-Trailer Overturns Onto Vehicle
Interstate 5 northbound was closed through the morning commute Wednesday near Terwilliger Boulevard after a semi-tractor trailer crashed onto its side and landed on top ofRead More
Truck Fire Near Emigrant Lake Closes Border
A semi-truck accident involving a tractor-trailer on fire along I-5 south of Ashland Oregon prompted a closure of all northbound lanes of I-5. Firefighters and trafficRead More